Gillette 3-piece razors -d6e

[David6Eagle]

I've collected each of the three-piece vintage Gillette models:
- Old type with ball-end handle
- New improved (standard)
- New
- Goodwill
- Tech

to complement my TTO red tip, slim adjustable and aristocrat and more contemporary Merkur and Edwin Jagger.

I really enjoy using the Gillettes in the sequence of their manufacture - a weekly march through history.

It seems to me that the old type is the most aggressive, and that each successive model (except for the Goodwill) is less aggressive. My theory is that this reflects the changing times and market. At the beginning the 20th century, we were an agricultural based society, farmers probably did not shave daily and needed the open comb aggressive old type. Over the next 50 years, we became more urban, daily shaving became the norm and the New and Tech were easier on the face.

Here are a few photos of my shave den hardware.

 

[GentsInstinct]

I like those toothbrush/razor holders. Where'd you get 'em?

 

[whydert]

Nice collection you got there.
But I disagree on the aggressiveness of the Old Types. They shave really nice.
I think the New Improved is more aggressive but as you know YMMV

 

[David6Eagle]

I like those toothbrush/razor holders. Where'd you get 'em?

bed, bath & beyond

 

[firehydrant]

Dang! Drooled on my keyboard again.

 

[Darjeeling Express]

Wonderful post. Thank you for these wonderful pics. You have a superb collection. The New Improved head was an incredible innovation. One of my favorites.

 

[GentsInstinct]

bed, bath & beyond

Thanks. Dug my Bed, Bath & Beyond 20% off coupon back out of the garbage can!

 

[proxymoron]

Sweet-looking den.

 

[GentsInstinct]

Went to BB&B to get the holder. Apparently the whole line (soap dispenser, tissue holder, etc.) of this particular model is on clearance as each item in the model line was discounted. They had only 1 toothbrush holder left, $9.99, but unfortunately it didn't sit flat on the counter, it wobbled. So I ended up getting 2 of these. Thanks again David!

 

[granty]

Nice collection.

 

[Mr. O]

You sure have a nice rack of razors!

 

[THAW]

Nice damn lineup! I just scored a silver triangle hole '30s type Tech today. Heard it's a bit more aggressive. We'll see. You're lucky to have those open combs. My luck with those is that they're harder to find, finish is worn away and the price always seems to go over what I'd like to pay with my little knowledge of open combs. Would like one for around $5-7 to TRY.